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- On this page:
- Choosing a program and school
- Designated learning institutions
- How to apply to a school, college or university
Choosing a program and school, applying to a school, and the list of learning institutions for international students.
In Canada, each province and territory is in charge of their own education system.
Get more information about schools and the education system:
•EduCanada – information for international students about education in Canada, with study program search, costs, and more
•Ministries and departments responsible for education – information about the education system in each province and territory
Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enrol international students. These schools are known as designated learning institutions (DLI).
If you need a study permit, your acceptance letter must be from a DLI. If it isn’t, we will refuse your application.
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. You can search a list of the post-secondary schools, such as colleges and universities, and language schools that have been designated.
Find a designated learning institution.
Once you choose a school, college or university, you must apply to go there. Every school has different rules on how to apply.
Make sure you apply at least
•six months in advance if you want to study at a primary or secondary school, or
•a year in advance for a post-secondary program
Contact the school where you want to study to learn how to apply. They will give you the list of all the documents you need to send them. Your school will be able to tell you about
•the cost to apply
Dec 8, 2023 · Canada's immigration minister on Thursday announced a slew of new requirements for foreign students wanting to come study in Canada. Starting next year, Marc Miller said prospective international ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Canada typically offers university degrees as four- or five-year programmes, while college degrees are shorter, about two or three years. Different universities in Canada have different frameworks for choosing subjects and courses within your degree. Check the specific requirements for every institution you’re interested in.
What you need to re-enter Canada as an international student Work while studying Who can work while they study, how much and where (on campus, off campus, co-op, and post-graduation)
Depending on the degree you wish to study, you’ll need to have completed certain levels of education: For a Bachelor’s degree (3-4 years): high school diploma. For a Master’s degree (1-2 years): Bachelor’s degree. For a PhD or doctoral studies (3-5 years): Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. For a Certificate (1-2 years): high school ...
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International students must pay annual tuition fees at elementary and high schools in Canada. There are different fees at different types of schools. For example: Public schools can range from $9,500 to $17,000 per year. Private or independent day schools can range from $15,000 to $30,000 per year. Private or independent boarding schools can ...
